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Clear skies in Delhi day after heavy rain; showers likely in parts of India

The IMD has forecast no rain in Delhi on Tuesday, a day after heavy showers brought down temperatures across the capital

Old Monk sales ban costs Maharashtra govt ₹350 cr, company loses ₹500 cr

The liquor manufacturer told the Bombay High Court that the sales restriction has cost it over ₹500 crore, as a dispute with FSSAI over rum flavouring and labelling remains unresolved

Houthis used Claude to develop missiles, test-fired rocket: Anthropic

In a report, Anthropic detailed how Yemen-based Houthis used Claude Code to work on three weapons development programmes.

Anti-CEC protest: Rahul to host INDIA bloc leaders, CJP plans fresh stir

Rahul Gandhi will host INDIA bloc leaders, students and civil society representatives for high tea as the Opposition steps up its campaign against the CEC and SIR

IMF raises India's growth forecast to 7% in FY27 on strong domestic demand

The IMF has raised India's FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6.4%, citing resilient domestic demand and robust services activity, and lifted its FY28 projection to 7%

Delhi traffic alert: 22 junctions may see diversions amid anti-CEC protests

In its advisory, the Delhi Traffic Police said that traffic movement could be affected during the day due to the prevailing law-and-order situation.

Russia to supply diesel to US, global markets: What it means for India

US President Donald Trump said Russia had agreed to immediately supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the US and global markets after a discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Delhi protest updates: Rahul Gandhi, Kharge and others move SC over SIR

Opposition parties begin march to the Supreme Court over alleged electoral roll irregularities, while CJP seeks permission to continue its protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Jantar Mantar de-notified as protest site: A history of Delhi's dissent hub

After over 3 decades as a hub for dissent, Jantar Mantar has been de-notified as a protest venue, with Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground designated as alternative sites for demonstrations

Robert E Hall, Michael Woodford win Nobel Prize in Economics 2026

Their research has strengthened economists' ability to understand and respond to economic shocks, including energy crises and sudden shifts in household consumption

Govt submits proposal to cap trade margins on anti-cancer drugs at 30%

The move could bring down the MRPs of cancer medicines by up to 70 per cent and save consumers an estimated ₹2,500 crore annually

Explained: What the law states about internet shutdown orders in India

Delhi's internet shutdown has brought the 2024 Telecom Rules into focus. The rules specify who can order a shutdown, what the order must contain and how long restrictions can remain in force

Delhi-NCR firecrackers curb: SC calls for balance, safer celebrations

The Supreme Court called for a balance between public health concerns and religious sentiments, urging people to adopt less polluting ways of celebrating festivals

Explained: Why Starlink's India launch plans have raised security concerns

Starlink's proposed India launch has raised concerns over national security, data privacy, foreign influence and the use of unauthorised terminals

Can officials face punishment for defying a Supreme Court order? Explained

From checking for wilful disobedience to possible penalties, here's what the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 says about officials failing to comply with judicial orders

Govt protecting Gyanesh Kumar, turning Delhi into a prison: Rahul Gandhi

The Leader of Opposition said INDIA bloc leaders would approach the Supreme Court over alleged vote theft and demand action against the Chief Election Commissioner

Google defends $15 billion Vizag AI hub amid water concerns, protests

A top Google executive has addressed concerns over the tech giant's $15 billion AI data centre in Visakhapatnam, which has faced massive protests from locals. Here's what he said

France confers highest civilian honour on Bharti Enterprises' Sunil Mittal

The award recognises Mittal's role in strengthening India-France economic ties; the insignia will be conferred at a ceremony in New Delhi on October 28

UP cracks down on 'puja ghee', orders labels warning against consumption

The FSDA has warned manufacturers and sellers against misleading product labels, with violations potentially leading to stock seizures and the suspension of licences

Amazon eyes Decart acquisition at $7 billion as AI chip race intensifies

The deal would give Amazon software that makes AI models run efficiently across chips, strengthening its challenge to Nvidia as it pushes its own Trainium processors